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Life Poetry Contest

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Second Place

Nora’s favorite song played at her funeral.

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NORA Carefree-spirited, wild at heart she sped down the steep streets of San Fransisco Racing heart torn to pieces pounding from her chest, even after a bottle of Cisco Wiping copious tears, but the dam burst, the outpouring she won’t control Deep was their love, despair had broken her and stolen her spirited-soul No stopping the storms of thoughts, she cries out to the sky, we were a pair The night you didn’t see her, but she saw you with her, was too much to bear Off to her lover’s concert gig that night at the club, numb to the world No need for a ticket stub, she’s cool, Nora is the guy in the band’s girl She parks her motorcycle and removes something from the saddle bag In a hurry to carry out her goal, tonight is the night, there’s no time to lag Distraught, destroyed, defeated, and numb she strolls on through a crowd Pushes her way to the stage, edging closer in front of him, the music is loud Left hand reaches into jacket pocket, she places gun to head My beautiful cousin, at only nineteen she fell to the floor dead At my age it was so painful, I kept it inside, nowhere to run, hiding my strife I didn’t want to burden my mother over a broken heart, so I took my own life. They took a leisurely stroll amidst the gardens of the Ferndale Park Nora’s auburn braided hair resembled the clustering of cedar tree bark. With their smooth silky lustering texture, flickering golden highlights. As sunlight filtered through the branches, twigs and leaves, it ignites. Aunt Olivia and Nora walked away hand in hand up the busy dirt trail. It’s not the last time I’d see Nora, but this memory makes me wail.

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Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 10/24/2023 9:06:00 AM

You coming forth with this tragic story is a brave and heroic act Anaya. So good to write the story and allow its impact to spread suicide awareness. You are awesome bff! I'm glad you keep the pleasant memory alive. :)

I Am Anaya
Date: 10/27/2023 10:54:00 AM

Thank you, bff! I thought now was as good a time to bring suicide awareness. The prompt of Robert Liquori's 'Life' compelled me to write about Nora. <3

Ink Empress

Date: 10/24/2023 8:01:00 AM

This is so devastating to even read, i can only imagine how you must have felt at such a young age to lose someone you love for suicide. And sometimes losing loved ones for suicide is harder because we ask so many questions, we wonder, could we have helped, if we did see it earlier? What if we saw signs etc. but truth is we never know. Really. One can only wish and hope. But all we can do is let young teenagers know this is not the answer, theres other ways of ending their pain and angst, they

I Am Anaya
Date: 11/3/2023 3:40:00 PM

Your Light is always welcome, sweet Ink!

I Am Anaya
Date: 10/27/2023 11:03:00 AM

It will always be a what if question, I saw her not too long before it happened, she was beautiful. It was my bday with a boyfriend, I stopped by for a visit. Nora, her sis, and their boyfriends. We smoked a joint outside with them. I said goodbye to her, "forever" that night I wouldn't know this. It's still very sad. You never know what someone is thinking, Ink. We must listen closer. Thank you for your kind and encouraging words. xoxo Anaya

Ink Empress
Date: 10/24/2023 8:02:00 AM

Are not alone. You wrote very well dear Anaya! So good to read something like this as this is also mental health awareness month. And we should raise more awareness on deep and meaningful subjects like this. Sigh . Sending you light gorgeous anaya

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 10/23/2023 1:36:00 PM

Suicide is never the right option, in my opinion but then who are we to judge? Life is a gift from God, if sorrow comes our way, dwell in it awhile and then rise like the Phoenix, is what I’d say. Transcend. Warmest congratulations on your win, Anaya

I Am Anaya
Date: 10/27/2023 11:06:00 AM

This is true, life is a gift from God. And my cousins were raised very catholic, this a mortal sin. So devastating. Sage advice Unseeking Seeker. Thank you! xo

Sotto Poet

Date: 10/23/2023 12:07:00 PM

Anaya, hearty congratulations on your well-deserved contest win with your gorgeous poem

I Am Anaya
Date: 10/27/2023 11:08:00 AM

Belated thank you, Sotto Poet. (I was having technical issues with the caption code). Thank you for your kind words. xhugs

Janice Canerdy

Date: 10/23/2023 6:33:00 AM

Anaya, CONGRATS on your well-deserved win with this expressive, heart-wrenching piece. Those left behind struggle to understand . . . ! Janice

I Am Anaya
Date: 10/23/2023 9:38:00 AM

Thank you, Janice for your kind words and support! Suicide awareness very important. Xhugs ~Anaya

Speaks Volumes

Date: 10/23/2023 12:12:00 AM

Desperation is an indescribable pain. To lose a loved one this way is devastating to those left behind. Your poem is a dedication to such a young soul Anaya. Your beautiful words and Bowie's performance culminate in a tribute to her and the fond memories you have. Deep feelings of warmth Anaya. Wen

I Am Anaya
Date: 10/23/2023 9:36:00 AM

Thank you, Wen. I had an inkling that I would write about Noras suiside one day. I think of her now and then. Good to see you! xhugs

Hilo Poet

Date: 10/22/2023 10:13:00 PM

I had attended a distant cousin's son's funeral. He had committed suicide. She was a charming, sweet lady with a loving heart. It kept her on that sad occasion. Years later, when she was laid to rest, I saw her son's tombstone to the left of hers. The circumstances were different when I lost my son. The loss of a child is devastating, no matter the reason. I know she must have cried herself a river, as did I. Sorry for your loss, Anaya. Aloha, William

I Am Anaya
Date: 10/23/2023 9:26:00 AM

It was a long time ago, William. I'm sorry for your loss as well. Suicide awareness must prevail. It's all so devastating. Thank you for your kind words and for sharing, and for your support! xoxo

Silent One

Date: 10/21/2023 2:10:00 PM

Beautiful memories and a touching poem..Its always good to have memories that will last forever..

I Am Anaya
Date: 10/21/2023 2:18:00 PM

My cousin taking her life, isn't how I remember her. I remember her as a little girl holding hands with my aunt walking in front of us. She was so beautiful. Thank you, S.O.